Tuesday 17th June 2008Mission

To identify areas of danger in your school during a storm and create a

safe area for the people of Hawkinge

Last night’s weather warning

The storm arrives!

It’s getting nearer!

What the experts say!

The storms journey

The storms damage so far

The storms damage so far

The storms damage so far

Your TaskThroughout today you are

going to be working in groups and identifying areas that could be a

danger should the storm hit Hawkinge.

Task 1In groups of four you are going to look around the school and list any parts

that could be damaged by a violent storm. You will also

need to take pictures!

What did you find out?Which areas in the school are likely to be affected by

a violent storm?

What are the solutions?

In groups write down what could be done to minimize

the risk.

When you have done that order the risks from biggest

to smallest.

What are the solutions?

What solutions did you come up with?

Which risks pose the biggest threat? Why?

Task 2Mrs. Watson has been

asked if the school can be used as a relief centre, which people can use

should their home be at risk of damage.

Task 2She has said that anyone needing shelter can come

into the school and use the school hall, Mr. Rogers

classroom and the courtyard.

Who may need shelter?

Task 2In your groups you are

going to walk around the school and answer the

following questions:

• How big is the school hall?• How big is Mr. Rogers’ classroom?• How big is the courtyard?• How many cars can park in the car park?• How many toilets are there in the school?• How could the playground be used?• Is there anywhere in the school where food can be

made? Where?• What items would you want local resident to bring to

the school?

Task 2

Task 2How to measure area:

To work out area you need to measure the length and width of a

room and then multiply them together. For example if a room is 6m long and 4m wide its area is

24m² (6x4=24)

Task 2Mrs. Watson has said

that the school playground can be used by people to park their cars if they are worried

about them.

Task 2She has been asked how

many cars can be put into the car park – she

needs your help to work that out.

Task 2Using the squared paper plan of the playground

work out how many extra cars can park at

the school.

Task 2Each car takes up two

squares across and three squares down. A

square must be left between each of cars.

For example:

Task 3Based on the information you collected this morning you are going to work in your groups and plan an Emergency Relief Centre.

Task 3In your groups you must

create, and draw, a plan of the following areas:

• An area for sleeping• A seating area• A play-area for young children• A medical area• An area to get washed and

dressed

Task 3

Task 3You can put these areas (and any other that you

think of) in the school hall, Mr. Rogers’ classroom and

the courtyard.

What does an Emergency Relief Centre look like?